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  • Epidemiology
  • Mathematical Biology
  • Public Health

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  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge.
  • Mathematical modeling is crucial for understanding and controlling infectious diseases like TB.
  • Previous models, such as Liu and Zhang (2011), provide a foundation for further research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To extend the Liu and Zhang TB model by incorporating three control terms.
  • To apply optimal control theory to develop effective TB intervention strategies.
  • To minimize both the disease burden and the cost of interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Extension of an existing mathematical model for tuberculosis transmission.
  • Application of optimal control theory and Pontryagin's Maximum Principle.
  • Analytical derivation of optimal control paths.
  • Numerical analysis to compare different control strategies.

Main Results:

  • The existence and uniqueness of optimal control paths were proven.
  • Analytical solutions for optimal control strategies were obtained.
  • Numerical simulations demonstrated that implementing all three controls concurrently is the most effective and cost-efficient strategy.
  • Comparison of various control strategies highlighted the superiority of a combined approach.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive, multi-faceted control strategy is essential for effectively managing tuberculosis.
  • The integration of three specific control measures offers the most promising approach for reducing TB burden and intervention costs.
  • Concurrent implementation of these controls is recommended for maximizing impact and minimizing expenses in TB control programs.